A 32-year-old Harrington man, Nicholas Demarco, was arrested New Year's Eve in connection with a Walmart theft, police said.

Milford police said after a Dec. 22 theft from the Milford Walmart at 939 N. DuPont Boulevard, a witness told officers they observed a suspect putting Walmart items into a store shopping bag, then returned the merchandise to customer service for cash.

Demarco was taken into custody and charged with theft by false pretense under $1500.00, shoplifting under $1,500, and possession of shoplifter tools. He was arraigned and released on $2,000 unsecured bail.

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